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Whisky Review: The GlenDronach Port Wood

We review The GlenDronach Port Wood, a non age statement Scotch single malt first aged in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks and followed by a second maturation in port casks.

OVERALL RATING

8
$89.00
  • John Dover, creator of "Johnny Scotch," musician, and author.
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The Glendronach Port Wood

Tasting Notes

About:

At about $89 a bottle, this whiskey comes has an ABV of 46%. It was initially “matured in the distillery’s signature Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, followed by a second maturation in some of the finest port pipes from the majestic Douro Valley in Portugal.” Non age statement.
Appearance:
It has a gentle orange/red tint of light amber.
Nose:
Its nose is filled with bright and fruity notes of pear and mandarin orange. Further in, there is the scent of soft caramels and a subtle scent of plum. On the end there is a hint of baking chocolate.
Palate:
The first impression on the tongue is of a holiday fruit cake. Dried fruits like raisin and apricot come together with the bright citrus notes. Salted caramel is ushered in with a hint of oak on the end and it finishes with a dusting of cocoa powder. It has a buttery mouthfeel and a well-balanced heat. There is also just a hint of grass and mineral notes at the end.
Finish:
Comments:
Tis was just the season for fruit cake, boxes of citrus deliveries, and gift boxes filled with dried fruits and chocolates. To keep the flavor theme going, you can chase down a bottle of The GlenDronach Port Wood. The rich fruity notes and well-timed heat of this single malt delivers the Highland experience, taking you on a journey across the ocean, away from the land of whiskey, to the land of whisky.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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